I like how AJ mentions (around 12:10) that the surface water...

I like how AJ mentions (around 12:10) that the surface water assessment can only come out after the resource estimate and the plant size is determined, is it 2Mtpa is it 4Mtpa? he says.

To put that into perspective, I asked ChatGPT to list current Australian hard rock lithium miner ore throughputs... I think we are going to be in good company

Here is a list of some of the major hard rock lithium mines in Australia and their ore throughputs:

Greenbushes Lithium Mine:

• Current Throughput: Approximately 4.7 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of ore.
• Expansion Plans: Expected to increase to 9.5 Mtpa of ore (MiningDataOnline) (MiningWeekly)

Pilgangoora Lithium-Tantalum Project (Pilbara Minerals):

• Current Throughput: Around 2.5 Mtpa of ore.
• Expansion Plans: Aiming to increase to around 5 Mtpa of ore following their recent expansions (EPA Western Australia) (Australian Mining).

Wodgina Lithium Project:

• Current Throughput: Around 2.5 Mtpa of ore.
• Expansion Plans: Expected to reach 5 Mtpa (NS Energy).

Mt Cattlin Mine (Galaxy Resources):

• Current Throughput: About 1.6 Mtpa (EPA Western Australia).

Kathleen Valley Project (Liontown Resources):

• Current Throughput: Initially 2.5 Mtpa of ore.
• Expansion Plans: Planned to increase to 4 Mtpa of ore by year six (Australian Mining) (MiningWeekly).